The Portuguese Inquisition in Goa: Faith, Fear, and Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Portuguese Inquisition in Goa, a tribunal that operated from 1560 to 1812 and targeted not just heretics but also Hindus, Muslims, and New Christians. They discuss why the Inquisition was established in Asia, how it functioned alongside the Estado da Índia, and the impact on Goan society, including the destruction of temples, forced conversions, and the auto-da-fé ceremonies in Old Goa. The conversation touches on figures like Viceroy Dom Constantino de Bragança and the Archbishop of Goa, Dom Gaspar de Leão, and examines whether the Inquisition was primarily a tool of religious enforcement or colonial control. Lucas also shares a surprising detail: the Inquisition in Goa actually prosecuted fewer people than its Iberian counterparts, but its cultural legacy in Goa remains profound. Tune in for a nuanced look at how faith and empire intertwined in Portuguese India. #GoaInquisition #PortugueseEmpire #EstadoDaIndia #AutoDaFe #OldGoa #DomGasparDeLeao #DomConstantinoDeBraganca #NewChristians #HinduTemples #ForcedConversions #16thCentury #17thCentury #18thCentury #ColonialIndia #HistoryOfChristianity #PortugueseColonialism #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo